# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60 And Above) (2026-03-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:37:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7150140892
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (60 And Above)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 2-11, 2-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Greg Butler** (DUPR ID: 9P6EMJ) - Rating: 3.579, Location: Tempe, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Craig Dahlerbruch** (DUPR ID: 59626R) - Rating: 4.074, Location: Ventura County, CA, US

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